It’s no secret that the Oil and Gas industry is vital to the American economy. According to a study from the American Petroleum Institute and Price Waterhouse Coopers, Oil and Gas accounts for 9.8 million jobs and 5.6% of employment in the US, and $200 billion was paid in direct wages to US employees.
Best of all, the demand for energy is still growing!
BEARINGS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
Bearings play a major role in keeping the Oil and Gas industry running. However, harsh environments, increased loads, and high operating speeds are hard on them. In many instances, bearing failure leads to costly equipment downtime.
All of this means that choosing the right bearing for your application is essential. Here’s a list of bearings you will need for some of the most common Oil and Gas Industry applications.
RECOMMENDED BEARINGS FOR THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
BREAKOUT UNITS
Cam followers
Thin section bearings
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Angular contact bearings
Double row bearings
DOWNHOLE MOTORS
Needle rollers
Thrust bearings
DRAW WORKS
Ball bearings
Cylindrical rollers
Spherical rollers
Tapered rollers
FRAC PUMPS
Cylindrical roller bearings
Needle roller bearings
Spherical roller bearings
GENERATORS
Ball bearings
Ceramic coated bearings
Cylindrical rollers
HOOKS
Cylindrical rollers
Tapered rollers
IRON ROUGHNECK
Combination rollers
Needle rollers
Spherical rollers
JACK UP UNITS
Cylindrical rollers
Tapered rollers
KELLY SPINNERS
Tapered rollers
MUD PUMPS
Cylindrical rollers
Needle rollers
Spherical rollers
Tapered rollers
PUMPJACK GEARBOX
Cylindrical rollers
ROTARY TABLES
Tapered rollers
Thrust bearings
SHALE SHAKERS
Shaker screen bearings
SWIVELS
Tapered rollers
Thrust bearings
TOP DRIVES
Cylindrical rollers
Tapered rollers
Thin section bearings
Spherical rollers
TRAVELING BLOCKS
Tapered rollers
TRACTION MOTORS
Cylindrical rollers
WINCHES
Tapered roller bearings
RITBEARING HAS THE BEARING YOU NEED
Ritbearing has partnered with a number of bearing manufacturers that can provide the bearings you need for your specific application. Simply click on the links below to learn more about each.
We also have a China Bearing Division and Slim Section Bearing Division that are ideal for Oil & Gas applications.
STILL NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?
Not a problem. Give us a call at 1-800-431-1980 or contact us online today and we’ll be glad to help.